On-Site EHS Leader for Construction & Substations

Savi Ehs; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

SAVI EHS is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to provide on-site safety oversight for a construction project within an electrical substation environment in Richmond, VA. The role focuses on general construction safety management, supporting project leadership, monitoring field activities, and ensuring OSHA and client-specific requirements are met.

The ideal candidate has strong construction safety experience, is comfortable around electrical operations, and can

Qualifications

• Must have 7+ years of construction EHS experience.
• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, utility, or similar high-risk construction projects.
• OSHA construction safety knowledge and industry practices.
• Experience overseeing multiple trades and high-risk field activities.
• Ability to work independently as the primary on-site safety representative.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily on-site EHS leadership for construction activities.
• Serve as the primary site safety representative.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA, client, and project safety requirements.
• Conduct routine site inspections, safety audits, and field observations.
• Lead or participate in JHAs and PTP meetings.
• Monitor high-risk activities including electrical work, lockout/tagout, confined-space entry, excavation, lifting operations, and work at heights as applicable.
• Verify that workers use PPE and protective equipment.
• Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective-action implementation.
• Maintain safety documentation, records, and reports.
• Assist with site-access responsibilities, including badging and gate security.
• Coordinate with project leadership, trade partners, and client representatives.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through field engagement and workforce interaction.
• Understand and respect controls around energized electrical equipment.

Skills

Construction EHS experience

High-risk construction projects

OSHA construction safety

Multi-trade supervision

Independent on-site safety lead

Communication & documentation

Team collaboration

Job description

SAVI EHS is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to provide on-site safety oversight for a construction project within an electrical substation environment in Richmond, VA. The role focuses on general construction safety management, supporting project leadership, monitoring field activities, and ensuring OSHA and client-specific requirements are met.

The ideal candidate has strong construction safety experience, is comfortable around electrical operations, and can